Joe split from Jo-Emma two months ago, but the pair remained pals, despite his close friendship with sexy dance partner Kristina Rihanoff, 31.

One of Jo-Emma's pals said: "Jo-Emma was in tears." The boxer told friends he had agreed to have dinner with Jo-Emma two weeks ago. But the British champ was furious when Jo-Emma threw her arms around him in front of photographers. They argued, with Joe shouting: "You're my ex!" After the row, Joe's dad and boxing coach Enzo, 60, and his mum Jackie, 54, were given his allocation of two tickets.

A spokesman for Calzaghe said: "Joe receives a very limited number of tickets for each show and he always intended to invite his close family."